ICU Registered Nurse
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

Registered Nurse (ICU)

Location: Kearney, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Unit Size: 33 beds (average daily census 16)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3 for adult patients
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Trauma, cardiac conditions, overdose/substance abuse, adult sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, respiratory distress
• Nursing Responsibilities:

  • Titrate drips including cardiac drips, insulin, sedation
  • Troubleshoot respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to ventilators
  • Read, interpret, and document cardiac monitor strips (GE monitors)
• Support Staff: Nurse aides and healthcare support techs assist based on census and patient needs
• Floating: Typically to Progressive Care Unit (PCU), occasionally MedSurg with typical ratios of 1:4 or 1:5
• Orientation: 1 shift of unit/department-specific orientation required
• Return to Orientation (RTO): Required within 7 days or less for the 13-week contract; no additional RTO approved
• Scheduling:

  • Shifts: 12-hour shifts (0630-1830 and 1830-0630)
  • Self-scheduling allowed for core staff and travelers
  • Block scheduling generally not approved except possibly weekends only
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Holiday Requirement: Minimum of 2 holidays during contract period
• Call Back: If called back in, must arrive within 30 minutes

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Valid driver’s license required at submission (used to verify candidate location within 50-mile radius)
• Must pass a pass/fail RN exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% (open book, resources provided)
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination

Additional Information

• Candidates may not currently be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with a specific health system within a 50-mile radius
• Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday
• Fingernail policy strictly enforced
• No duo scheduling or shared car arrangements allowed
• Radius rule: candidate must live within 50 miles of the facility

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: ICU Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN experience expected
• Prior travel experience: Not required or specified

This position offers an opportunity to work in a busy ICU setting with a diverse patient population requiring critical care skills and certifications.